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Latest apprenticeship fund unveiled
A new £6 million round of government funding has been allocated to support thousands of degree-level higher apprenticeships.
Manufacturing output slumps on the quarter
Sentiment among the UK’s small and medium-sized manufacturers fell for the third quarter running in the three months to January, finds research.
Late payment aid for small businesses
A new government initiative will offer resources to small companies to help them get paid on time.
Duvet day for 400,000
‘National Sickie Day’ will cost UK businesses more than £34 million, a business support specialist predicts.
Businesses falling short with IT plans
SMEs are failing to set sufficient IT project briefs, research finds.
Manufacturing 'kick-starts back into life'
The UK manufacturing sector started 2012 on a positive footing with a key sector index rising to an eight-month high.
Smaller enterprises suffering more than large ones
More small and medium-sized enterprises have seen a quarterly reduction in sales volumes than large companies, research finds.
Glimmer of hope for sales in 2012
Consumer confidence in the UK rose in January.
Forum shuns insolvency U-turn
The Forum of Private Business has condemned a government announcement that legislation to improve the so-called ‘pre-pack insolvency’ sales process will now not go ahead.
Cash flow pressures ease for small businesses
Late payment improved in the final quarter of 2011 with the biggest difference coming from the largest firms, research finds.
SMEs warned of tax return deadline
UK small business owners could lose £45 million on 1 February by failing to complete their tax returns by the 31st January deadline.
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How to retain staff
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Top tips for raising equity finance
Entrepreneur Guy Rigby offers guidance on preparing for fundraising.
Beyond the freemium model
SmallBusiness.co.uk looks at the basics of moving from a freemium to pay model.
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FT Guide to Business Start Up
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What Investment
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Personalised Health Care conference
19th January, Royal College of Physicians, London
Business Startup Show
17th November, Earls Court, London
National Business Awards 2011
8th November, Grosvenor House Hotel, London
Business in 3D: Embrace the Challenge of Change
19th May, Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5DA
